BlueJays prospect Chavez Young’s 2018 may be the most underrated, unnoticed season put up by any minor-leaguer. Not that he thinks you should be surprised by the numbers he produced. (ArdenZwelling)
Chavez Young loves his ice cream. Who doesn’t, right? But it genuinely means something to theprospect. It takes him back to Freeport, Grand Bahama, where he’s from. Back to the rough-and-tumble little leagues where he learned the game he plays professionally today. Back to how important his mother, Marinetta Young, is to him.
Notice that for Young, reaching the majors isn’t an “if” proposition — it’s a “when.” And he doesn’t stop there. So, why are we talking about him? Well, he was the only minor-leaguer across affiliated ball in 2018 with at least 50 extra-base hits and 40 steals. He went .285/.363/.445 for the single-A Lansing Lugnuts in his first full season, leading the team in doubles, triples, steals, and outfield assists while earning a Midwest League all-star nod. And he was recently listed as possessing the best outfield arm in Toronto’s system by Baseball America.
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